Syndicate Smasher
Syndicate Smasher

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Syndicate Smasher

2018
Movie
90 min
English

A group of mercenaries hired as contract killers are hunted down by the Mafia, the Yakuza, the Russian Mob, and the Tongs all at once.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Maximus SterlingGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former detective, haunted by a past case gone wrong, is pulled back into the underworld he tried to escape. When a ruthless crime syndicate begins systematically eliminating witnesses, he must race against time to expose their conspiracy before he becomes their next target. Teaming up with a reluctant informant, he navigates a dangerous landscape of betrayal and violence to bring down the syndicate.

Critical Reception

Syndicate Smasher received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its intense action sequences and lead performances but noted that the plot felt derivative of other crime thrillers. Audiences generally responded well to the film's pacing and visual style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with well-choreographed fight scenes.

  • Lead actor delivers a compelling performance as a haunted protagonist.

  • Familiar plot points and predictable twists prevent it from reaching its full potential.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's exciting action and the charisma of the main cast, with many finding it an entertaining, albeit unsurprising, crime drama. Some viewers felt the story lacked originality but appreciated the film's stylish direction and brisk pacing.

Fun Fact

The iconic car chase sequence through the narrow city streets was filmed over three weeks with minimal digital effects, relying heavily on practical stunts and precise choreography.

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Bandung88

Bandung88

If you love watching 80s and 90s over the top action movies, like me, I highly recommended to anyone to watch this movie, grabs your popcorn and enjoy this movie like me.